Date: 2020-06-24Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
the Central Government after being satisfied that for public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the intention to acquire land in the Rohtas district of Bihar for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It invites objections from interested parties regarding the acquisition and use of the specified land. Objections must be submitted within thirty days of the notification's publication date, June 24, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Land:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Rohtas district, Bihar, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* A brief description of the land is provided in the attached schedule, including village names, thana numbers, survey numbers, and area in hectares.
* Detailed land plans are available for inspection at the office of the District Land Acquisition Officer, Rohtas, Sasaram, Bihar.
Objection Process:
* Persons interested in the land can raise objections to the acquisition and use of the land.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Rohtas, Sasaram, Bihar, within 30 days of the notification date (June 24, 2020).
* Objections must include the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow the objections after the hearing and any necessary inquiries.
* The order made by the competent authority is final.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of the Rohtas district will be affected by the potential acquisition of their land.
* Action Required: Landowners who wish to object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer within 30 days of the notification date (June 24, 2020). They may need to prepare their case and attend a hearing.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Rohtas, Sasaram, Bihar:
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Must provide a process for receiving written objections, schedule and conduct hearings for objectors, make inquiries as necessary, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections.
Central Government/Ministry of Railways:
* Impact: This notification furthers the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process and ensure it complies with the Railways Act of 1989.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989, which is the basis for the land acquisition mentioned in the notification.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired, related to execution, maintenance, management and operation.
Rohtas district, Bihar: The specific geographic location (district and state) where the land acquisition is taking place.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Rohtas, Sasaram, Bihar: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Sasaram, Bihar: A city in Rohtas district, Bihar, relevant as the location of land acquisition office.
A. K. Sinha: Executive Director Land Amenities.
New Delhi: Location of Railway board.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the notification.